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Scrutiny of the grocery sector focuses on delivering lower costs for households
Market study to investigate banking competition
New Commerce Commission appointment
NZME fined for selling dangerous magnetic toys
Government taking action to improve building supply competition
Government committed to getting Kiwis a fairer deal at the checkout
Government takes further steps in improving safe access to credit
New service set up to support homeowners with natural disaster insurance claims
Easier access to finance for those affected by the floods
Jingle bells, jingle bells…watch out for buckyballs this Christmas
Shoppers Get Tools to Aid Decisions at Checkout
New legislation to provide affordable water services for New Zealanders
Government backs greater competition in building supplies to reduce costs for Kiwis
New Commerce Commission Chair appointed
Another step towards improved supermarket competition
Govt moves to introduce open banking to give customers better deal
Better protections for Kiwis using Buy Now, Pay Later
Major grocery shake-up to drive cheaper prices
Government determined to get better deal for consumers
Further changes to CCCFA Regulations will improve safe access to credit
New supermarket watchdog latest action to give Kiwis fairer deal
Culture shift for financial services as Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill passes
New law paves way for greater supermarket competition
Govt passes law to protect consumers in banking and insurance sector
Commerce Commission empowered to crackdown on covenants
Plasterboard taskforce set up to ease shortages
Govt acting to increase supermarket competition
Government passes buck for cost of living crisis
Government acts on supermarket duopoly
Govt helps supermarket shoppers get fair deal
Lower card fees on way for business, consumers
Annual food price rise confirms need to rein in supermarkets’ super profits
Incorporated Societies Act updated for first time since 1908
Stronger regulation to promote competition passes third reading
Break up supermarket duopoly and guarantee liveable incomes
Govt cracks down on misuse of NZ companies
FMA comments on conflict of interest processes
Tweaks not enough to fix flawed lending regulations
Govt updates responsible lending rules
Consumers to benefit from more competitive retail grocery market
Country of origin information soon to be mandatory for fresh and thawed foods
Preliminary issues and proposed scope for residential building supplies study
Govt to review high cost of residential building supplies in market study
Consumer benefits at forefront of Buy-Now, Pay-Later consultation
Govt considers regulatory safeguards for three waters services
NZ passes world-first climate reporting legislation
Lower card fees good for businesses, consumers
Latest KiwiSaver Annual Report shows promising benefits for members